Tax Manager POST NUMBER: 468728

Tax Manager – REIT | Hybrid | Newport Beach, CA
Salary: $120,000–$150,000 Bonus
We are seeking a high energy, personable Tax Manager with strong REIT industry experience to join a leading real estate organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys owning complex tax matters across corporate, partnership, and REIT structures. About the Role
As the Tax Manager, you will lead key tax planning, compliance, and risk management initiatives while partnering closely with internal teams and external advisors. You’ll oversee federal, state, and local tax filings, support REIT qualification, manage tax matters, and provide tax expertise on acquisitions, dispositions, and audits.
This role is ideal for someone who is technically strong, detail oriented, and confident communicating across all levels of the business. Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and timely filing of federal, state, and local corporate, partnership, REIT, and franchise tax returns.
• Coordinate with outside tax advisors and ensure accuracy of all supporting documentation.
• Lead ongoing REIT testing and compliance to maintain REIT qualification.
• Support tax aspects of acquisitions and dispositions, including due diligence.
• Handle indirect tax filings (B&O, gross receipts, business licenses).
• Manage tax responsibilities: quarterly tax provision, intercompany transactions, income tracking, and tax credit utilization.
• Assist with IRS and state tax audits and respond to tax notices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of tax experience with strong corporate, partnership, and REIT exposure.
• CPA preferred (not required).
• Big 4 experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of partnership taxation, corporate tax, California tax matters, and U.S. GAAP tax reporting.
• REIT qualification and REIT/TRS transfer pricing experience required.
• Must be personable, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Hybrid: 4 days in office (Mon–Thurs) Friday WFH; flexible hours – Newport Beach

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• 12 paid holidays 15 PTO days
• Wellness programs, career development opportunities
• Supportive, growth focused culture

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.